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UFC Fight Night, hosted at UFC Apex Centre in Las Vegas, and while the card might not have been stacked with superstars, it turned out to be a night of serious action, breakout performances, and one big disappointment.

Let's kick off with the main event _ Gilbert Burns vs. Michael Morales. Michael Morales won the fight by TKO in the first round at 3:39. This fight was highly anticipated, with Morales looking to maintain his undefeated streak and Burns aiming to prove he’s still a top contender in the welterweight division. From the moment Morales entered the octagon wearing purple shorts, followed by Burns in yellow, the tension was palpable. Both fighters were thoroughly checked before stepping into the cage, but it was Morales who came out firing first, setting the tone for what would be a dominant performance.

As soon as the fight kicked off, Morales took control right away with aggressive and powerful striking. He kept the pressure on Burns, landing strong punches that quickly took a toll on the more experienced fighter. Burns, who is known for his grappling skills, had a hard time getting close or executing his strategy because Morales dominated the stand-up exchanges. Morales kept up the relentless attack, and the referee stopped the fight at 3:39 in the first round, giving Morales a TKO victory. This win improved Morales’s record to 18-0 and showed he’s a serious contender in the welterweight division. For Burns, it was a tough loss, as he couldn’t recover from the early pressure and now has to think about what’s next for his career. Burns' last win came over Neil Magny back in January 2023 and now, the questions about what’s next for him are loud.

The co-main event, which was supposed to be Paul Craig vs. Rodolfo Bellato, was cancelled last-minute after Bellato wasn’t medically cleared. That pushed Sodiq Yusuff vs. Mairon Santos into the spotlight, and wow , Santos didn’t waste that chance. The guy was smooth, confident, and landed some slick shots. At one point, he was even throwing slaps mid-combo, catching Yusuff off guard and making it clear he wasn’t just another name on the card. He controlled most of the fight and walked away with a clean unanimous decision. When interviewed post-fight, Santos kept it real, humble, but you could tell he knew he just made a big impression.

Then came Nursulton Ruziboev vs. Dustin Stoltzfus, and man , though it didn’t last long. Ruziboev is a problem. He clipped Dustin early with a sneaky right hand, followed up with ground and pound. First-round KO and another highlight for Nursulton, who’s quietly building a name for himself in the division.

Earlier on the main card, Julian Erosa vs. Melquizael Costa was one of the more technical matchups of the night. Watching Julian Erosa fight is always exciting because of his heart and grit, but tonight Melquizael Costa really surprised everyone with a smart and precise performance that ended with a second-round submission. In the first round, Erosa showed his usual slick boxing and landed some good combos, but Costa stayed patient, landing calf kicks and sneaky lefts from his southpaw stance.
In the second round, Costa timed things perfectly, he slipped a jab, took Erosa down easily, and then used solid jiu-jitsu to lock in a choke. Erosa tried to fight it off, but Costa’s grip was too strong and Erosa had to tap. This win puts Costa on the map, showing he’s calm, smart, and knows how to finish. For Erosa, it’s a tough loss, but his heart and determination still make him a fan favorite.

So yeah, UFC Vegas 90 might’ve been a bit under the radar, but it gave us a lot to talk about. Micheal showed he’s a real contender, Santos proved he’s sticking around, Costa impressed with a smart submission over Erosa, and every fighter brought their heart. The division’s heating up, and there’s definitely more action to look forward to next weekend.

UFC Fight Night 154 was a very uneventful card with the most action occurring in the prelims where Shauna Bannon submitted Puja Tomar.

The main event between Sean Brady and Leon Edwards saw Sean Brady dominate the former champion with his wrestling. The first round was a back and forth with punching, clinching and Sean Brady eventually taking Leon down and ending the round in half guard.

The second round was a total domination by Sean Brady with an early takedown. Sean attempted submitting with a Rear Naked Choke and a kimura, but Leon defended those well. The round ended with Sean controlling Leon on the ground for almost the entire round. A solid 10-8 round for Sean.

The third round featured one of the most surprising moments of the fights which many on social media have called a “negative IQ moment”. Sean and Leon are locked in a clinch and Edwards frees himself and goes for a takedown which Sean sprawls and has Leon in a headlock. Leon’s decision to shoot for a takedown was baffling as Sean had controlled him on the ground for two rounds already.

In the fourth round, Sean starts with low kicks and pressure with power punches until Edwards has his back against the wall after which he proceeds to take him down with ease. Sean works from half guard, chases a guillotine and has it locked in tightly which forces Edwards to tap.

What is next for Sean Brady?
Sean Brady moves to be the number 1 contender in the weight class behind champion, Belal Mohammed. Number 2 is Shavkat Rakhmonov whose last fight was against Ian Garry on December 7 2024. Should Shavkat had beaten Ian Garry in dominant fashion, many would have said he should be next for a title shot. Now, many are of the opinion that Shavkat and Sean be put in a title eliminator.
It is unclear who Jack Della Maddalena would face next as he should have fought Leon Edwards on this card.